State and County QuickFacts
QuickFacts provides frequently requested information on people, business and geography at the national, state and county level.

USA Counties in Profile (STATSAMERICA)
Compare and contrast your county to others nationwide. The linked ranks provide a unique way to see counties and states when compared to everywhere else in the nation.

Economic Data

Economic Census(check the online catalog for available print)
The Economic Census profiles the U.S. Economy every 5 years at the national and local levels. Select - Quick Reports, then select the appropriate geography. Taken every five years, the Economic Censuses provide data for states, counties, places, MSAs, and zip codes on:
Number of establishments and firms
Employment
Payroll
Sales, receipts, or value of shipments

County Business Patterns 1986-
(Print version: HC101.A184 - 1948-1997)
Updates economic census information by providing annual data on establishments by employment size and payroll. Includes data on some economic activities not covered in other censuses such as banking, real estate and insurance. Data by County, State, U.S., ZIP, or MSA.